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Kaba Barred From Referees Elections
MONROVIA, January 30,2006--The
President of the Liberia Football Referees Association (LIFRA),
Mr. S. Weaka Peters has declared the former Chief Referee
of Liberia, Idrissa Kaba barred from the 2006 elections of
the association.
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Former Lone Star Goalkeeper Is Dead
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The late Paul Dadzie |
MONROVIA, January 29,2006--
Mr. Paul Dadzie, a one-time goalkeeper of the Liberian
national soccer squad, Lone Star, is dead.
The former goalie died on Monday at the St. Joseph
Catholic Hospital following a protracted period of
illness.
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A New Agenda for Clubs, Lone Star in New Liberia
MONROVIA, January 29,2006--In
Lone Star's final Group One 2006 World Cup qualifier
against Zambia in Monrovia, the East Africans had a
goal-feast, overcoming Liberia 5-0. The massive home loss
was followed by another misadventure, losing to the Eagles
of Togo, in yet another World Cup tie.
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ULFASCOM To Discuss Representation At LFA Congress
MONROVIA, January 29,2006--Officials
of the Union of the Liberia Football Association
Sub-Association/Sub-Committees (ULFASCOM), will meet
Wednesday, January 25, 2006 to discuss the organization's
representation at the Liberia Football Association (LFA)
March National Congress in Kakata, Margibi County.
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Electrons Prexy Seeks LFA Executive C'ttee Post
MONROVIA, January 29 --The
president of the Mighty Electrons football club says he is
contesting the executive committee membership post in the
March scheduled Liberia Football Association (LFA)
National Congress.
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INJURED LIBERIAN STRIKER SETON INSPIRES PAHANG F.A. TO
THEIR FIRST VICTORY OF THE YEAR
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Malaysia- January 26,2006-Africa
dust dislocated his arm on December 14.and the club Dr.
said he would be out of action for 6 weeks...He recovered
faster then expected, and on Saturday January 21,
2006 at the STADIUM DARUL MAKMUR, in Pahang it was Pahang
vs Negeri Sembilan, Seton made his return to action.
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New Sports Writers Leadership To Be Inducted Saturday
MONROVIA,
January 26,2006-The
official installation program of officers-elect of the
Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) will take
place on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 1:00PM at the YMCA
Building on Crown Hill, Broad Street, Monrovia.
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Kaba Cautions Referees
MONROVIA,
January 24,2006-One of
the candidates vying for the presidency of the Liberia
Referees Association (LIFRA), Mr. Idrissa Kaba has
cautioned football referees in the country to make good
judgment as they would be going to the polls to elect a
new corps of officers.
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LFA President Seeks Her Own Term
MONROVIA,
January 23,2006-In 2001,
Counselor Sombo Izetta Wesley grabbed her second
term as Vice President for Administration of the Liberia
Football Association (LFA) during the Congress held in
Kakata, Margibi County at the Booker Washington Institute
(BWI) campus.
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SPORTS
BULLETIN JANUARY 23, 2006
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BSA Congratulates Pres. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
MONROVIA,
January 18-The officers
and members of the Mighty Barrolle Sports Association (BSA)
have extended heartfelt congratulations to the president,
Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Vice President Joseph Boakai
and members of the 52nd national legislature for the
implementation of a successful inauguration on January 16.
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Liberian forward Leo Gibson tries to replace Melvin Tarley
with the Minnesota thunder
Minnesota, January 17-2006-The
Thunder has also come to terms with Liberian forward Leo
Gibson who was on the roster in 2005 but did not see any
time due to a hand injury. Gibson, 22, attended King
College in 2002-2003 and was discovered at the Thunder's
combine this past season. Gibson saw time in several
exhibition games in 2005 and showed his goal-scoring
capabilities.
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Rochester Raging Rhinos signs Johnny Menyongar
Rochester, NY
-January 17-2006--
Rochester Raging Rhinos General Manager Chris Economides
announced today the signings of Johnny Menyongar and Chad
Severs to player contracts.
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Christopher Wreh has retired from football
London,
January 12-2006-A cousin
of former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah, Wreh
first played for Liberian clubs Young Kotoko, La Modelle
International and Invincible Eleven, before being snapped
up by French side AS Monaco as a youth in 1989. A centre
forward, Wreh was mainly on the fringes of the Monaco
side, and spent a period on loan at Guingamp, where he
played in the 1997 Coupe de France final (which Guingamp
lost on penalties). In the meantime, Wreh had made his
debut for Liberia in 1995, and would go on to win 36 caps
for his country, scoring 11 goals.
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Liberian International
Anthony Laffor, was voted Player of the Tournament
Johannesburg,
January 12-2006
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LFA To Hold 12th Ordinary Congress in Kakata
… Releases Guidelines
MONROVIA,
January 12, 2006
The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has disclosed that
it will hold its 12th Ordinary Congress in Kakata, Margibi
County.
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Continuity Versus Change At LFA
MONROVIA,
January 10-Continuity is
the rule of the game as far as Counsellor S. Izetta Wesley
is concerned. Yet, the current administration of the
Liberia Football Association (LFA) has been characterized
by cries from stakeholders, ranging from the downward
trend soccer has been undergoing on to the failure of
clubs to compete in international competitions as well as
the terrible state of the national team, the Lone Star.
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Big Tournament For UP Supporters
-Boye Charles, Debbah and Sebwe To Feature
MONROVIA,
January 10-There will be
a major football and kickball tournament among supporters
of Unity Party in Monrovia. According to the organizers,
who are the Peace Promoters of Unity Party, the one-day
affair will take place at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium
(ATS) on Friday, January 13, 2005.
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Two friendly matches were played at the weekend around
Monrovia.
MONROVIA,
January 10-The
games were in preparation for this year’s football league.
It featured three premierships and a first division team.
A friendly match between newly promoted premiership club
Black FC and Mighty Barrolle was played at the Antoinette
Tubman Stadium.
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Arcadia To The Rescue Of Local Players
MONROVIA,
January 9-Since the
disappearance of George Weah, James Debbah, Christopher
Wreh and the rest from the big football stage, the impact
of Liberian players is yet to be felt of late.
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Eight Counties Heading For ATS
MONROVIA,
January 9- The special
inauguration football tournament organized by the Ministry
of Youth and Sports in conjunction with the Ministry of
Internal Affairs is expected to kick off on January 12,
2006 at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) with eight
counties participating.
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Referees Opt For Rennie’s Leadership
MONROVIA,
January 9-
From the look of things, Attorney-at-Law Sylvester Dorbor Rennie
will be a tough nut to crack come the elections of the
Liberia Football Referees Association (LIFRA) next month.
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Francis Doe brings
victory to Atromitos with 2 goals again!
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Dave Nimely Resigns As Barrolle’s Head Coach
MONROVIA,
January 7-After escaping
relegation by a point, Barrolle’s David Nimely has finally
resigned as head coach of the team ahead of its
preparation for the next league season. According to
information gathered from the Mighty Barrolle Sports
Association, early this week Coach Nimely sent in a
communication stating his resignation as head coach of the
club’s football team.
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The Liberian Football
Association will elect new officials
MONROVIA,
January 6-The
Liberia Football Association has announced the date for its Ordinary
Congress. The football association has set March 17 to 18 as the
dates for the congress. It will be the 12th ordinary congress.
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Liberia has gotten a better ranking in basketball.
MONROVIA,
January 6-Unlike
football, Liberia has an impressive standing. The country ended 2005
as the 83rd ranked team in the world. The latest ranking was
released by FIBA.
LBF League Resumes, NPA Pythons
Still Absent
…Barrolle vs. Kings Sat;
IE vs. Oilers Sun
MONROVIA, January 6
-- The Liberia Basketball
Federation (LBF) 2005/06 National League resumes tomorrow
(Saturday), at the Sports Commission following a break for
the Christmas and New Year season.
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Barrolle Lauds United States Based Chapter
…For Recent Donation
MONROVIA,
January 5-The Mighty
Barrolle Sports Association in Monrovia has commended the USA-based
chapter for its recent donation of several pieces of sporting
equipment.
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As Barrolle Destroys Archrivals: Two Rising Stars On The
Rise
MONROVIA,
January 3-What many
describe as the glorious days of Premiership side Mighty Barrolle
seem to be coming to the fore as the Rollers look a deadly side
where they brushed aside their bitter rivals Invincible Eleven (I.E)
in a special fund raising tournament.
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Ellen Will Improve Youth Soccer
… Says Papa Kamara Jr.
MONROVIA,
January 3-Liberian youth
soccer promoter, Mr. Papa Kamara says he has the conviction that
President-elect Ellen Johnson Sirleaf-led government, will ensure
that the development of youths soccer is a priority in the country.
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Mighty Barrolle has won a fund raising tournament.
MONROVIA,
January 3-Barrolle beat
their traditional archrivals Invincible Eleven. The teams played in
a best out of three series. Barrolle won two of the games. IE failed
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